Google Drawing

Google Drawing is a hidden gem! Although Google Docs provides a platform for color and images, the Google Drawing feature gives you the ability to manipulate, add or enhance. What a great way to promote individuality and creativity in your classroom.

10 Ways to Use Google Drawings in the Classroom

Just a few...

• Create a graphic organizer or mind map.
• Show your work on math problems.
• Sketch notes or storyboards.
• Create a timeline or poster to demonstrate knowledge.

How to access a Google Drawing:

1. Log into your Google account (using your Gmail account).

2. Go to your Google Drive.

3. Click on 'New'.

4. Click on 'More' ---> Click on 'Google Drawing'.

5. Click on 'Untitled Drawing' (top left corner) and rename your document.

Image Source: http://goo.gl/4UzNCg

1. Create your own CREATIVE Google Drawing Poster.

You must include:

• Text (Insert; Image)
• Images (Insert; Image)
• 1 Chart & Tables (Insert; Chart or Tables)
• 3 Word Art Options (Insert; Word Art)
• 2 Lines (Insert; Lines)
• 5 Shapes (Insert; Shapes)

2. Add 'Content' that you are currently working on with your students.

3. 'Publish' your Google Doc to the web (File; Publish to the web).

In order to receive credit for your badge, you must complete a Google Drawing Poster and include all of the requirements above.

Submission Directions:

1. Click on the 'File'.

2. Click 'Publish to the web'.

2. Click the 'Link'.

3. 'Copy' your link.

4. Click on the 'Google Drawing Badge' button at the bottom of this page.

5. 'Paste' the link into the 'Google Form Badge' form.

6. Click 'Done'.